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What the Tech: Streaming price increases

Back in 2020, many households cut the cord and replaced expensive cable packages with streaming subscriptions that promised freedom, flexibility, and big savings. Fast forward just five years, and those savings are shrinking as prices keep climbing.

What the Tech: Facebook payouts

If you use Facebook, you’ve probably heard about the big class-action privacy settlement. It stems from the Cambridge Analytica scandal, when millions of users’ personal data was shared without their permission.

MLB will use robot umpires in 2026

Major League Baseball’s 11-man competition committee has approved use of the Automated Ball/Strike System in the major leagues in 2026.

What the Tech: Travel adapters

When you pack your bags for an overseas trip, power outlets are probably the last thing on your mind. But using the wrong plug or voltage can leave you with a dead phone or a ruined hair dryer.